Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Melony from Mel Designs used a combination of fabric paint, stamping, and applique to turn a plain denim jacket into a unique piece of wearable art. She took photos along the way and tells how she did it. Get the … Read more ... 
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on Grosgrain for making her Summer Madras Tote. A pair of pockets on the outside give an easy place to stash your sunglasses and phone. The madras plaid is a perfect fabric choice for… Read more ... 
Teresa from BabyCake Boutique will be hosting a sew-along next week on her blog, Crafting in my Closet, showing how to make her Wonderland dress for toddler girls. She shares a post ahead of time giving you the fabric… Read more ... 
Sibylle from funkytime shows how to make this faux tie appliqued t-shirt. It took her just 10 minutes, but the look is so cool! This would make a fun project for Father’s Day! Get the tute.
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Vicki Welsh from Field Trips in Fiber shares a free pattern at 3 Creative Studios for a summer sun visor. The wide brim goes all the way around to the ears, blocking more sun from your face, ears, and neck. … Read more ... 
Sarah from While They Snooze tells how she made this little girl’s gathered skirt out of a vintage pillowcase. Awesome! The panel on the side opening of the pillowcase becomes a border print around the bottom of the skirt. Find … Read more ... 
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this pretty pleated collar. The collar was part of the school girl dress she made for the Pattern Remix series at Me Sew Crazy… Read more ... 
Jess from Peanut to Princess shows how to make these super cute Peek-a-Bow shorts. The sides are gathered and tied with pretty bows. Get the tutorial.
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Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how to make a pair of boy’s shorts with pockets to make them awesome. She tells how to make a large cut-in patch pocket, as well as smaller pocket with a flap and button… Read more ... 
Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her ruffled Equation Skirt, inspired by a similar skirt from H&M. The skirt is fitted at the top with tiers of ruffles starting at the hip. (Very flattering for us hip-py girls!) … Read more ... 
Chris from Pickup Some Creativityshares a two-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a girl’s Banded Peasant Blouse. This is such a pretty top! And made from a woven cotton, it’s lightweight and breathable for summer.It takes… Read more ... 
Sanda from Sawdust and Paper Scraps guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates with a tutorial for making Ruffled Reusable Reversible Grocery Bags. These are so pretty! She made them from an old sheet and a… Read more ... 
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs celebrates the release of her Miss Patricia A-line skirt by offering it for half off. The simple A-line skirt has a faux waistband at the front and elastic at the back. And like all of… Read more ... 
Sharon from Sweet Pea and Pumkins shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this sweet bandana dress for a baby girl. The points of the bandanas create such a beautiful layered skirt! Get the tutorial.
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Staci from Crafty Stacii shares a tutorial on her blog for a cute way to package up some gifty cash for a graduate. It’s a fabric money holder shaped like a graduation cap. Love it! Get the tute.… Read more ... 
